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123456 SECTION2CHICAGO TRIBUNE 7 OBITUARIES By Barbara Sherlock Tribune staff reporter Gifted with a powerful voice, Vincent A. Burke, the son of Irish immigrants, was known by his family and colleagues at the Chicago Police Department for the joy he found in singing, particularly the popular ballad His Irish upbringing also influenced his aspirations to be a police officer like many other men he knew in his South Side neighborhood, said his daughter, Sheila Enright, who is a retired Chicago police officer. father was a policeman, fireman and a boxer when he first came to this country, before retiring as a postal his daughter said. think my father just naturally gravitated to police work because of his Irish Mr. Burke, 85, one of the first Chicago police officers assigned to the youth division, who retired as one of its area commanders, died of heart failure Friday, May 14, in Central Baptist After high school, he joined the Army Air Forces and fought in World War II.

After he was discharged, he joined the Police Department in 1947 as a patrolman and then, in an order written on onionskin paper, he and 12 other police officers were assigned to its newly formed juvenile bureau, later renamed the youth division. During the Korean War, he took a one-year leave from the department to serve in the Air Force as a special investigator before returning to the Police Department in 1952. was very, very involved in working with juveniles, all the way from stemming child abuse to how to prevent juvenile his daughter said. In 1961, he was promoted to lieutenant and became administrative aide to the director of the youth division, essentially the second in command. For a few years before his retirement in 1977, he was youth commander of the Wentworth District, where Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan was a youth officer.

was known citywide, because anything done in the youth division, he had had something to do said Sheahan. knew the history of the Illinois Juvenile Court Act and was involved in many changes to the law. If you had any questions, Vince had the answers and knew why things were done the way they were, because he had lived the changes. In the 1970s, Mr. Burke was president and executive direc- tor of the Illinois Juvenile Officers Association and the International Juvenile Officers Association.

He earned a criminal justice degree from Chicago State University in 1970, after earlier graduating from the University of Illinois, his daughter said. Mr. Burke married his high school sweetheart, Delphine, in 1942 and they raised their two daughters on the South Side. Mrs. Burke died in 1967.

Five years later, he married police officerLucy Ryanand became the father of her four sons, two of whom would later retire from the department. Two of his grandchildren are Chicago police officers. His second wife died in 1998. After retiring, he moved to Florida and, as grand knight of the Martin County Knights of Columbus, received that award in 1995 for recruiting new members. He returned to Chicago in 1997.

Other survivors include another daughter, Carol Karas; stepsons Richard, Dennis, Edward and Joseph Ryan; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesdayat Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western followed by a 10:30 a.m. mass at St.

Christina Catholic Church, 11005 S. Homan Ave. VINCENT A. BURKE, 85 Pioneer in police youth division South Florida Sun-Sentinel MIAMI Choreographer June Taylor, whose dancers entertained generations of audiences and were made nationally famous on Jackie Gleason died Monday at 86. Her nephew Craig Horwich said Ms.

Taylor died of natural causes at the Miami Heart Institute. The June Taylor Dancers already were a headline act when they made their TV debut in 1948 on Ed of the A year later they were asked to join Jackie Glea- of Ms. Taylor won an Emmy Award for choreography for programs. was Jackie who got the idea of the overhead Horwich said. The overhead angles for Ms.

choreographic patterns became one of the trademarks. choreography complemented musical shows and especially his own musical Horwich said. Ms. Taylor also choreographed dance suites to musical compositions for TV specials. Ms.

Taylor followed when Gleason moved the show in 1964 from New York to Miami Beach, where it aired until 1970. Ms. sister Marilyn, a dancer in the company, married Gleason in 1975. JUNE TAYLOR, 86 Choreographer for TV, stage June Taylor POLONEC, VERA Vera Polonec, loving daughter of the late John and the late Helena, nee Lamos; beloved sister of the late John (Lilyan) Polonec lateLou (Jane) Polonec, late Frank Polonec and Mildred (late Joseph) Kupcek; dear aunt of Thomas Kupcek and Renee (John) Brien; cherished great-aunt of John, Joseph and Mary Rose Brien. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m.

at Zidek Son Forest Glen Chapels, 5265 N. Elston Chicago. Visitation 10 a.m. until time of funeral service 11 a.m. Interment Bohemian National Cemetery.

Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries PLOGGER, BETTY JOYCE Betty Joyce Plogger, nee Pope, beloved wifeof the late William Harvey Plogger dear mother of Patricia Selph, Mike (Colleen) and Billy (Lisa) Plogger; fond grandmother of Mike (Chandra), Jessica Plogger and Lori (Rob) Anderson; great-grandmother of seven; loving sister of Bobby (Virginia), Barbara (J.C.) and Peggy (Bob); dedicated friend of Jim Rushing. At Stermer Funeral Home, 3653-59 W. Fullerton Ave. Services Thursday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens.

Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. 773-235-1815 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PAULETTO, MARY A. Mary A.Pauletto, nee DelBoccio dearly beloved wife of the late Rocco; loving mother of Anthony (Patricia) and Sue Ann (Nate) Scarpelli; proud grandmother of Jean (Steve), Linda (John), Richard, Suzi, Michael (Adriana) and the late Kiki; loving great-grandmother of Natalie, Kelly, Maria, Joe, Danny, Joey and Nicky; beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear sister-in-law of Carmen Pauletto andRose DelBoccio. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. from heBelmont Funeral Home 7120 W.

Belmont to St. Priscilla Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Info, 773-286-2500 or belmontfuneralhome.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PAUL, ANNE Anne Paul, nee Spira, age 87, of Lincolnwood. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Harry; loving mother of Ronald; adored grandmother of Bambi (James) Tyler, Amanda and Keith Paul; proud great grandmother of two; dear sister of Harriet (the late Ben) Mandel and the late Pearl (the late David) Dobrin, Jack (Selma), Maurice the lateLillian) and Samuel (Bunny) Spira; cherished aunt and great aunt of many. Gravesite Service Wednesday 3 p.m. at Memorial Park, Skokie.

Info The Goldman Funeral Group, Irwin Goldman, Director 847-478-1600. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries OBREMSKI, MYRIEL J. Myriel J. Obremski, nee Schelle devoted wife of the late Daniel; beloved mother of Bill Olsen and stepmother of Patricia McNamara; step- grandmother of Dan and Jill. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m.

from Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Norridge to Our Lady Motherof the Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contributions to Our Lady Mother of the Church.

Visitation Wednesday 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries NEY, GERALD V. Gerald V. Ney, of Streamwood, beloved husband of Rosemary, nee McFall; dear brother of John Michael of Carpentersville; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Operations Manager for Worldwide Distributors, Elk Grove. Visitation Wednesday 3 p.m. until time ofSer- vice 8 p.m.at The Countryside FuneralHome and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington After services, cremation is private atthe Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American CancerSociety.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries MUEHLNICKEL, HAROLD J. Harold J. Muehlnickel, beloved husband of the late Joyce, nee Clemens; dear father of Margaret (Ray) Franks, Donna (Gary) Mitros and Mary Muehlnickel; loving grandfather of Crystal, Tiffany, Katherine, Jesus, Elizabeth, Joseph, Ashley, Alexandria, Gary Arianna, Derek, Jacob, Behren and Victoria; brother of the late Lester, Howard, Frank and Lucille McKenna.Services Wednesday 11 a.m. from Pomierski Funeral Hom 1059 W. 32st Chicago.

Interment Chapel Hills Garden South Cemetery.Visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. 773-927-6424 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SCRIBA JOHN M. John M. Jack Scriba 67, longtime of Western Springs, beloved husband of Christine nee Sawalski; loving father of John III (Jamie), Paul (Kristie) and Chris Ecklund; proud grandfather of John IV, Robert, Samuel, Lauren and Nathan Scriba and Jake Ecklund; fond uncle of many. Chairman and C.E.O.

of The Display Group and 1957 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hallowell James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Countryside. Funeral 9 a.m.

Thursday from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs. Mass 9:45 a.m. Thursday. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Kolbe House; Blessed Sacrament Cathedralor Maryville Academy appreciated. 708-352-6500 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries SCHWEGLER, JAMES THOMAS James Thomas JT Schwegler, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 16 in the arms of his dearly loved children and daughters-in-law, Cindy aka Midge (Steve) Belliveau, Tom (Jennifer) and RJ (Jennifer); proud and doting grandfather of Josephine and Allison, Anthony and Katherine, Alexia, Hanna, Ryan, and baby due loving big brother of Peggy and Bill. Jim had an enthusiasm for knowledge and earned a Bachelors degree in History from John Caroll University. He hada strong work ethic and was employed by Standard Register for 36 years before retiringlast year. He enjoyed playing with his grandkids, traveling, betting horses and good food.

He was a long-time friend to many in Cleveland, Michigan and Chicago, and always thought of others before himself, never hesitating to lend a hand or open his home to anyone who needed it. He truly treasured seeing that friendship and support returned to him in his last months. We love you and miss you, Pops. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Salerno Rosedale Chapels, 450 W.

Lake Roselle 60172 mile West of Rd.) Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from Salerno to St. Isidore Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund, P.O.Box 18470, Encino, CA 91416.

For info: 630-889-1700. SCHLOSBERG See Jean P. Sonnenberg notice. SAIGER III, JOSEPH P. Joseph P.

Saiger III, 29, suddenly, of Chicago. Beloved son of Joseph P. and Denise, nee DeLuca Saiger loving brother of Gina (fiance Andy Gonzalez); dear grandson of Virginia (the late Joseph) Saiger and the late Patrick and Mildred Dolly DeLuca; devoted nephewof Andrew (Marie) and Sam (Debbie) DeLuca and Geraldine (James) Janda and the late Shirleyann Saiger; cherished godfather and uncle of AJ Gonzalez; fond cousin and friend to many; dear boyfriend of Adele Thomas. Funeral service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from The Montclair-Lucania FuneralHome, 6901 W.

Belmont to Our Lady Mother of the Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9p.m. For funeral info 773-622-9300 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ROBB, SPALDING J.

Spalding J. Robb of Bethlehem Woods, La Grange Park, formerly of Darien, IL, beloved husband of Eleanor, nee Meers, for 63 years. Fond father of Mary Ellen Troutman, Spalding John Robb, and Mark Francis Robb; grandfather of Acel James, Carel and Daniel Troutman; great-grandfather of Allysia Marie Troutman; fond brother of Mary EllenMason. Funeral Wednesday, May 19, with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. and Funeral Mass 10 to 11 a.m.

at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel, 1515 W. Ogden La Grange Park. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to St.

Xavier University at 3700 W. 103rd Chicago 60655, appreciated. Forinformation call Hallowell James at 708-357-6500. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries PRINDLE, SANDRA L. Sandra L.Prindle, nee Francis of Bartlett, formerly of Downers Grove, beloved wifeof Steve; loving mother of Kristin and Lauren; cherished daughter of Dennis (the late Blossom) Francis; dear sister of Dennis (Roya) Francis Jr.

and Paul J. Francis; fond niece ofJim Karlovsky and Helen Brisette.Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. at the ntryside Funeral Home, 950 S. Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett.

Funeral Thursday, 10 a.m. to St. John Catholic Cemetery, Somonauk, IL. 630-289-7575 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries STONE, MARGARET N. Margaret N.

Stone. May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And the rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Margaret N. Stone, age 91, of Park Forest, formerly of Chicago and Shiocton, away on May 15th. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell D.

Stone mother of Randy Stone, and BonnieS Hale; dear sister of the late Ruth Neuman, the late Lillian Neuman, and the late Herbert C. Neuman; cherished grandmother of Kelly (Thomas) Petterson and Shaun Hale; proud great- grandmother of Leah and Hannah Petterson and Conor and Aidan Hale. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Bertha Neuman. Margaret was born inShioc- ton, Wisconsin, raised in Chicago and movedto Park Forest in 1953. She was considered one of the 1st Founding Families in the village Park Forest.

Margaret was a graduate ofFen- ger High School in Chicago and beganher career at the Wrigley Building. She then married her husband Russell Stone in 1936. After raising her family, she was employed as a Manager of The Top Value Redemption Store in Park Forest. After retirement, Margaret enjo spending her time as an Antique Dealer in Crete, she also became a big Chicago Cubs Fan. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 18th from p.m.

at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home 50 Westwood Park Forest, with a service following at 3:00 p.m. Entombment at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Illinois. Information: 708-747-3700. Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries STOJAK, SHIRLEY Shirley Stojak, nee Kotwasinski Belovedwife of the late Chester; loving mother of Darrell (Glenda) and the late Randy; cherished grandmother of Steve, Ken, Rick, Bob, Jenna, Glenn, Randy and Ryan; fond sister of Diane (Dennis) Franz and Kathy (Russ) Duxbury. Funeral service Thursday May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

at olo- nial-Wojciechowski FuneralHome 6250N. Milwaukee Ave. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m.

Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obitu aries STERNBERG See Mary R. Erhardt notice. STANKIC, DANA Dana Stankic, beloved wife of the latePeter Pera fond mother of Nada (Gruja) Tapai, Marija Keller and Helen (Frano) Cuvalo; proud grandmother of Gordon (Jody) and Dann (Linda) Vlaovic, Susan (Matt) Van deMark, Peter and Edwin Keller and Zoki Cuvalo; great- grandmother of five; sister of Joca Resin in Yugoslavia. Funeral services Wednesday, Ma 19, 10 a.m. at St.

Stevan of DecaniChurch, 3543 W. Leland. Interment Montrose Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, May 18, 4 to 9 p.m. Services 8 p.m.at Meiszner Funeral Home, 5624 W.

Irving Park Rd. Information 773-736-9000 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SONNENBERG, JEAN P. Jean P. Sonnenberg, nee Schlosberg, age 88, a resident of the St. Joseph Home.

Beloved wife of the late George dear sister-in-law Barbara Schlosberg; sister of the late Katie Steinberg, Sarah Schlosberg, Molly Scimo, Rose Higgins and Alexander Schlosberg; loved by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at St. Joseph Home, 2650 N. Ridgeway, Chicago. Mass will becele- brated at 9:15 a.m.

Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Info Marik Funeral Home, Berwy 708-484-6310 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SKARR, JOSEPH A. Joseph A. Skarr, 84, died Saturda May 15, lived in El Paso, of Oak Park, IL, veteran of WWII, husband of Patricia; father of Laura Jean (Daniel) Chick, Patricia Ann (Gary) Longo and Paul Joseph (Suzanne) Skarr; grandfather of five. Visitation Wednesday Ma 19 from 5 p.m.

to 8 p.m. at Calvert And Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso, IL. Funeral Thursday May 20 at 11 a.m. at thefuneral home. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SEMERAU, SR.

LESTER R. SR. Lester R. Semerau 88 years, of Scottsdale AZ. formerly of Elgin and Chicago.

Beloved husband of the late Myrtle nee father of Lester of Colorado and Larry R. Scottsdale, fond brother of Adeline Kober; loving grandfather of six; great-grandfather 13. Retired Trucker of North ShoreMotor Express and Member of Teamsters Local Visitation Oakridge Cemetery Mausoleum, 4400 Roosevelt Hillside. Thursday 1:15 p.m. until time of services at Entombment Oakridge.

708-544-0100 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries Express Condolences. Sign our online guest book at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TANCULA, BARBARA J. Barbara J. Tancula, nee Lahiff formerly of Libertyville, May 16, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Felix; loving mother of James (Marti) Tancula, Susan (John) Nelson, Robert (Laurie) Tancula, Margaret (John) Vignocchi, Elizabeth (Jim) Manos and Patricia (Joseph) Partington; proud grandmother of eleven; dearest sister of Helen Wells.

Library Science Degree from RosaryCol- lege. Funeral Services 9:30 a.m. Thursday May 20 from McCurrough Funeral Chapel, 1 01 Park Place, Libertyville to St. Joseph Church, Libertyville. Mass 10 a.m.

IntermentAscension Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m.at the funeral chapel. Funeral info 847-362-2626. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries SWIGART See Lester A. Jara notice.

STRZYCKI, JAMES J. James J. Strzycki, dear brother of Richard F. and Thomas E. (Joan); beloved uncle of Kristine M.

(Jonathan) Cheuvront and Rachel L. (fiance Scott Bernas); great-uncle of Ian Thomas Cheuvront. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Darien, to Our Lady of Peace Church.

Mass 11 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m. 630-852-3595 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries VLCEK, STACY A. Stacy A.

Vlcek, nee Lemanski, beloved wifeof the late Jerome; loving mother of Randall (Laurel) Vlcek and Janice Jesernik; adoringgrand- mother of Jeffrey and Julie Jesernik; kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 9:30 a.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th Burbank.

Interment Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Association, 2323 N. Mayfair Wauwatosa, WI 53226 would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com, 708-857-7878, 773-582-4400 Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries ULRICH HENRY. Henry Ulrich age 87.

Beloved husband of the late father of Martha (R. Douglas) Nuckols, Mary Louis (Floyd) Foster and Lawrence (Brenda) Ulrich; fond grandfather of Karen Albers, Linda Thoren, Tim and Kristin Ulrich; great-grandfather of five; brother of the late Lavina Soper, Lawrence and Louis Ulrich. Funeral services Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 1550 Modaff Rd, Naperville. Interment, Naperville Cemetery.

Visitation, 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, Tuesday at the Friedrich Jones FuneralHome 44 S. Mill Naperville. Memorials to LutheranMinis- tries Media, 3225 Crescent Ave. Ft. WayneIN, 46805 or Bethany Lutheran Church.Info 630-355-0213 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries TAYLOR, RUTH Ruth Taylor, nee Kemp.

Found peace May16, 2004 at the age of 82. Dear wife of the late James Taylor; dear mother of Paul (Gail) and Maureen (Roger) Safarik; dear grandmotherof Dan (Lizz) and Tony Safarik; also survived by other relatives and friends. Private family services wereheld. Rudolph-Larsen Bros. Waukesha FuneralHome serving thefamily.

262-542-7111. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ZARANSKY, GERTRUDE Gertrude Zaransky, nee Davidson, beloved wife of the lateHerman; loving mother of Sandi Price, Barr (Rosalie) and Richard (Roberta) Zar- ansky; devoted grandmother Mandy Zaransky; dear sister of the lateMinnie Davidson. Services Wednesday 3 p.m.,B nai Yehuda Beth Sholom, 1424 W. 183rd Homewood. Interment Beverly Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to the Humane Society. Info, Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com Si Guestbook at chica otribune.com/obituaries WHITE, EUGENE E. Eugene E. White, 76, of Kenilworth, May 16, 2004. Husband of fift years to Jane, nee Beaver; father Miles (Jane), Paisley (Robert) Kelling; grandfather of seven.

Mr. White was a 1951 graduate of Brown University.He was a prominent figure in Chicago bankingcir- cles and was currently chairman of the board of Northview Financial Corp. He was a life long philanthropist with particular interest in Chicago historical preservation. Memorial service, Thursday 2p.m. at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Chicago Historical Society, 1601 N. Clark, ChicagoIL, 60614 or the American Heart Association, dept. 77-3968, Chicago Arrangements by N.H. Scott Funeral Home 847-998-1020 Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries WEINTRAUB CONE, BETTY Betty ConeWeintraub passed away in Portsmouth, Virginia, on May 3, 2004. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two sons, Kai and Andy; brother, William; and nephew, David.

She was the daughter of Harriet and Marvin Weintraub. In celebration of her life, there will be a memorial service on May 23, 2004, at 1:00 pm, Temple Beth Chaverim, 3820 Stoneshore Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452, 757-463-3226. In her memory, you ma donate flowers for the service (organized Bowman Garden Center; 757-393-2070) or make a donation to the charity of your choice. Since Betty was an avid public radio donation to your local public radio station or National Public Radio would be fitting. Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries ideas change and their interests FURTH GRATCH-MANDEL HARTMAN-MILLER ORIGINAL WEINSTEIN PISER People Who Understand.

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